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On Photography: Frans Lanting, 1951-present
“What my eyes seek in these encounters is not just the beauty traditionally revered by wildlife photographers. The perfection I seek in my photographic composition is a means to show the strength and...
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Are you going on a croc hunt?
Are you planning to go on a crocodile hunt? Chances are you may not be, but I recently did. Let me tell you — the Australian Salt Water Crocodile is a beautiful, eerie and highly dangerous creature. So...
View ArticleGoing in focus with wildlife photographer Lisa Langell
In this special In Focus interview, join me as I sit down with wildlife photographer and Tamron pro Lisa Langell. We cover lens choices, the amazing opportunities Alaska offers and she shares her best...
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An affordable telephoto lens is all you need for great wildlife photography
Many photographers believe that you have to spend big bucks on a telephoto lens to create stunning wildlife images. The truth is, you can create compelling wildlife images with affordable lightweight...
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Lowepro Photosport Pro 55L review: Big in size, comfort, and versatility
Not long ago, we reviewed the Lowepro Photosport III. We liked the bag overall but felt that it was a little lacking when it came to storage space, especially for camera gear. Now, we get to look at...
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Canon Zoom Digital Monocular review: A good idea poorly executed
The Canon Zoom Digital Monocular is an interesting product that promises to deliver telephoto performance and solid images quickly and easily. We’ve been putting this niche product to the test over the...
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The five best cameras for wildlife photography in 2022
Wildlife photography is one of the most rewarding genres of photography. It’s also one of the most challenging. However, times have changed and technology has made it easier. Now there are cameras for...
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Six super-telephoto lenses that make wildlife photography a walk in the park
Are you ready to get back out into nature so you can capture all of the wonderful wildlife that surrounds you? If you answered yes, but you’re short a super-telephoto lens, well, you’re in luck. We’ve...
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Milan Radisics chronicles his adorable quarantine encounters with a fox
The pandemic was particularly hard for photographers, regardless of the genre, for both personal and professional projects. Still, it never stopped some to grab every opportunity to pick up a camera...
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Up close with nature: Alyce Bender shares her favorite moments in the field
Alyce Bender’s journey to becoming a photographer has been anything but typical. But this Air Force vet has proven that a love for nature combined with being prepared can allow you to supremely capture...
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Mirrorless Nikon D500: We need it now more than ever, Nikon!
The Nikon D500 was a freak of nature. This APS-C behemoth took on giants — including its big brother, the Nikon D5 — and went toe to toe with them along sidelines, in sports arenas and out in the wild....
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Capturing and processing high key landscape and wildlife images
High key photography is a technique used to create unique artistic images by intentionally overexposing a scene. Special post-processing techniques are used to create a very light image that enhances...
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The Canon R7 will be a wildlife photography powerhouse with these lenses
The Canon R7 is shaping up to be one of the best APS-C cameras on the market thanks to its blazing fast autofocus system, weather sealing and 32.5-megapixel sensor. Fortunately, some telephoto RF mount...
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Staying safe while photographing wild horses
I am fortunate to have several groups of wild horses and burros that live within a 20-minute drive of my home. They are one of my favorite subjects to photograph with the stark Nevada desert as a...
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Going on a bear hunt?
Going on a bear hunt? How’s that for a bit of clickbait? But seriously, I was not really on a hunt and not really looking for bears. I was recently on the lookout for Koalas at Raymond Island. Oh and...
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Photography on the water from a kayak
When you want to get close to water birds, there’s no substitute for being out on the water. Personally, I use a kayak designed for fishing because it is a little wider and more stable. It has more...
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Working with reptiles and small critters
I recently did a photoshoot with some reptiles and small critters. All were Australian animals, but I am pretty sure most reptiles are similar around the world. I have done this several times and it is...
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Wildlife photography: These super-telephoto lenses are leaders of the pack
Not all super-telephoto lenses are created equal. We want to help you capture the best wildlife photographs possible, so we have rounded up six of our favorite super-telephoto lenses for wildlife and...
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Shutter Notes: Mati Puum — Pygmy Owl
Welcome to Shutter Notes, our weekly community feature. Shutter Notes gives you the chance to get to know our community members a bit better. Each member will share a little bit about themselves and...
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The five best mirrorless cameras for wildlife and bird photography
Wildlife and bird photography have grown immensely in popularity over the past two years; now, more mirrorless cameras than ever can help make these once challenging genres easier than ever before....
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Shutter Notes: Sarah Johnson — Prairie Dog
Welcome to Shutter Notes, our weekly community feature. Shutter Notes gives you the chance to get to know our community members a bit better. Each member will share a little bit about themselves and...
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These super-telephoto zooms make birding easier than ever
Birding used to be a pretty difficult genre to break into. However, with super-telephoto zooms being easier to access and having cameras with animal tracking, this once challenging activity is now a...
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Shutter Notes: Lorraine Smart — Kingfisher
Welcome to Shutter Notes, our weekly community feature. Shutter Notes gives you the chance to get to know our community members a bit better. Each member will share a little bit about themselves and...
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Shutter Notes: Stephen Thackeray — Orb Weaver
Welcome to Shutter Notes, our weekly community feature. Shutter Notes gives you the chance to get to know our community members a bit better. Each member will share a little bit about themselves and...
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Capturing the beauty of wildlife
Capturing the beauty of wildlife is anchored on the importance of practice, perseverance and patience. You also need to work on developing the qualities and skills needed for successful animal...
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Meet the grey-headed flying fox
Meet the grey-headed flying fox (Pteropus poliocephalus). They are megabats and the largest of Australia’s four types of fruit bats. They are cute and fascinating but seriously endangered. There is a...
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Exploring the roar of the wild: Capturing the essence of wildlife photography
Wildlife photography is a thrilling and rewarding genre that allows us to immerse ourselves in the untamed beauty of nature. The challenge lies in capturing the essence of the wild and bringing it to...
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Birding from a boat
A fellow birder, my friend Ted Grussing, has a small skiff and invited me out for a birding session on Lake Pleasant in Arizona. It was wonderful as it was a target rich environment. You can get close...
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Want intimate wildlife images? Here’s how to get them
Getting to eye level with wildlife subjects can be a bit of a challenge. Here’s one way to get down. I use a black flying disc to mount my camera on a gimbal. Beats trying to move a tripod along the...
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Sandhill Crane behavior at Whitewater Draw Wildlife Preserve, Arizona
My last article on Sandhill Cranes at Whitewater concentrated on low light in friendlier situations. Before dawn and after sunset, the cranes are quite active coming and going. ISO needs to be cranked...
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